Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Crownsville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Crownsville, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead teams at airport screening checkpoints. The role involves coordinating staffing, guiding security personnel, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in dynamic security environments.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage operations across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed. Full‑time appointment with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation‑security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is typically required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry‑on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo‑screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security‑based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law‑enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Crownsville, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead teams at airport screening checkpoints. The role involves coordinating staffing, guiding security personnel, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in dynamic security environments.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage operations across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed. Full‑time appointment with benefits offered.